The Christensen Family Foundation
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.4M
+8.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$541K
-29.5% YoY
Grant Count
37
-17.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-14.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:
- Arts and culture
- Historical activities
- Historic preservation
- Education
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states, including:
- California (including San Francisco, San Diego, and the San Carlos area)
- Colorado
- Illinois
- New Hampshire
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets (2024): $12,413,815
- Total assets (2023): $11,485,881
- Total revenue (2024): $758,818
- Total revenue (2023): $633,574
- Total expenses (2024): $599,578
Revenue Sources (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $287,559
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $471,259
Staffing: The foundation operates with zero employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,413,815 | $11,485,881 | $10,511,404 |
| Revenue | $758,818 | $633,574 | $421,122 |
| Expenses | $599,578 | $820,790 | $788,193 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $545,472 | $771,700 | $724,364 |
| Net Investment Income | $710,083 | $587,884 | $374,055 |
| Distributable Amount | $596,410 | $544,262 | $573,448 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership team serves without compensation:
- Amy Christensen, President
- Andrew Christensen, Director
- Gavin Christensen, Treasurer
- Maren Christensen, Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY CHRISTENSEN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ANDREW CHRISTENSEN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GAVIN CHRISTENSEN | TREASURER | — | — |
| MAREN CHRISTENSEN | SECRETARY | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 801 American Street San Carlos, CA 94070-4101
Phone: 650-593-1841
EIN: 71-0929445
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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